The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen: Daily Summaries Delivered

Desert Island Discs & Dishes

Julia and Bridget are stranded…on separate deserted islands. Armed with nothing but their imaginations, they reveal the albums they’d want on repeat and the dishes they’d dream of eating. Then, the music buffs tackle a listener’s question about packing food for a wilderness adventure. ATK recipes and equipment mentioned in this episode: Manual juicers Electric citrus juicers Microplanes and graters Cleavers Immersion blenders Serrated utility knives Stand mixers All-purpose whisks

Show & Tell

Bridget and Julia unpack the quirky kitchen collectibles, foodie mementos, and travel treasures they’ve gathered over the years. Plus, America’s Test Kitchen gadget guru Lisa McManus calls into the hotline to share her ultimate show-and-tell item. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Cracklin' Cornbread Cast Iron Pan Pizza Cast Iron Oven-Fried Chicken

Family Traditions

Late Night Foods & Drinks

Midnight cravings call for comfy slippers, snacks, and zero judgment. Bridget and Julia slip into their evening wear to swap stories about their favorite late-night bites and drinks, from nostalgic regional specialties to scrappy retro snacks. Plus, listeners reveal the foods they reach for when it’s snack o’clock. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:Strawberry Pretzel Salad

It’s Grilling Season

Julia and Bridget fire up the grill with a discussion about their go-to meats—while Julia tries to get the full details on Bridget’s pulled pork recipe. Along the way, they discuss the right (and safe) way to oil your grill, share some strong opinions on baby back ribs, and give plenty of smoky shade. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal Grill, Paella on the GrillBarbecued Beef Back Ribs, Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar

Food Indulgences

From nostalgic sweet treats to over-the-top cravings, Bridget and Julia dive into the foods they simply can’t resist and hear from listeners about their own indulgences. They match celebrities to their favorite guilty pleasures, swap stories of decadent dining, and reveal just how far they’d go for the perfect donut, barbecue, or wedge of cheese.

Spring Cleaning

It’s out with the old and in with the new in this episode, where Julia and Bridget offer listeners spring cleaning tips and take a peek at each others’ junk drawers. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Weeknight Pasta Primavera Chicago-Style Giadiniera

Cooking for a Crowd

In this episode, Bridget and Julia break down what it takes to cater or host a large gathering. They also debate the best way to cut sandwiches, whether or not pineapples go on pizza, and why a fork may be superior to a spoon when eating mac and cheese. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese Banana Pudding Chocolate Pots de Creme Caesar Green Bean Salad Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Quick Beef Burgundy